* The art of Madhubani painting is the traditional style developed in the Mithila region, in the villages around Madhubani, Bihar. * This style of painting has been traditionally used by the women of the region, though today men are also involved to meet the demand. * The work is done on freshly plastered mud walls. * For commercial purposes, it is now being done on paper, cloth, etc. * The paintings are basically of religious nature.